Johor Bahru weather in January (Johor, Malaysia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Johor Bahru this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

January in Johor Bahru generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 30°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Johor Bahru in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 172 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Johor Bahru. February, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Johor Bahru climate page with graphs.

 

Johor Bahru, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Singapore, Singapore (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in January

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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